The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) named Kim Cole as the new chief of staff last week. Cole has over 20 years of experience as a housing professional, including executive positions at Inlivian and the District of Columbia Housing Authority. 

She also provided management and program support to several public housing agencies as the managing principal of the LewisCole group LLC. Her last position was chief operating officer at Resource Solutions, a professional resource management consulting company in Washington, D.C.

“We are delighted to welcome Kimberley to the RRHA team,” Steven Nesmith, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority CEO, said. “She brings a high level of experience in housing industry operations, government, private nonprofit and small business operations.”

Nesmith welcomed Cole to her new position at the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority last Wednesday, June 26.

He praised her level of experience as a housing professional, leadership, problem solving and communication in an RRHA press release.

“I am excited to be a part of the RRHA team under CEO Nesmith’s leadership,” Cole said. “I am moved by the level of dedication and commitment that the staff has in serving the residents of RRHA and I look forward to playing a role in positively impacting the lives of RRHA families.”

Cole received her Bachelor of Arts in political science from Hampton University and her Master of Public Management in social policy from the University of Maryland.